Apple has received the green light from US regulators to add a feature that would let coming AirPods Pro ear pieces be used as hearing aids, potentially disrupting that market.
Earlier this week the company added AirPods Pro 2 to its line-up, and touted a pending software upgrade that will let people test their hearing and then get assisted listening for everyday life as well as streaming online.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorised the hearing aid feature for the devices, noting that a study showed users found them as beneficial as professionally fitted ones.
“Hearing loss is a significant public health issue impacting millions of Americans,” said FDA acting director Michelle Tarver.
